The Swan / Lyre Decanter Object: Hand-Blown Crystal Wine Decanter

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There is something undeniably captivating about functional design that doubles as sculpture, and the Riedel "Amadeo" Decanter is one of … Read more There is something undeniably captivating about functional design that doubles as sculpture, and the Riedel "Amadeo" Decanter is one of our absolute favorite examples.

Hand-blown by master glassmakers in Austria, the Amadeo was conceived in 2006 to celebrate the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Taking its cue from the classical lyre harp, the piece features an effortless, asymmetrical U-curve that feels just as much like modern tabletop art as it does a serious tool for the cellar.

Functionally, it is brilliant: pour your vintage into the wider opening, let it aerate against the crystal basin, and pour with a remarkably balanced, one-handed grip from the slender spout. Whether resting empty on a styled bar cart catching the afternoon light or serving as the conversation piece at your next dinner party, it brings immediate warmth, craft, and understated drama to any setting.

Maker’s Mark: The authentic acid-etched Riedel monogram is present and crisp on the underside base.

Curator’s Note on Condition: Beautiful pre-owned condition with excellent glass clarity. Clean, bright, and free of chips, clouding, or residue, showing only gentle shelf wear to the base consistent with careful use. See less